What's Going On?

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Ohh, Cyndi's, definitely. No contest.









You do mean for 'softening' an enemy combatant prior to interrogation, right?

deebee said:

Ohh, Cyndi's, definitely. No contest.









You do mean for 'softening' an enemy combatant prior to interrogation, right?

Not saying that Cyndi's is better than Marvin's (it isn't), but I do have a soft spot for her version. Cyndi has a great voice and I think she showcases it well here.

Obviously Marvin's version is better, but Cyndi's live version of it was far better than the studio recording. It was actually when I saw her do a live version of this song that I first realized what a remarkable performer she was. She's a very misunderstood and underrated artist. But I don't think you'd know it from this recording.

Marv.

Cyndi or any other cover of this brilliant song? Cyndi Cyndi Cyndi.

She really pulled out a true and simple tribute to Marvin in this. Context! For the 80s in particular, this cut was on point, retaining the musicality of the song during a time when synths were most often used as a $teal from P rather than as original instrumenation.

Gladys was on par with Marvin in ...Grapevine, but I don't know of anyone who can jack a Marvin song - especially not WGO. (Would have been nice to hear Marvin do ...Imagination. I think it still woulda been her song though.)

You do mean for 'softening' an enemy combatant prior to interrogation, right?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=66uVdgVlbdA

I love Cyndi like a second grade teacher (and I mean that with the utmost respect because my second grade teacher was cool) but:

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Timmy84 said:

I love Cyndi like a second grade teacher (and I mean that with the utmost respect because my second grade teacher was cool) but:

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Marvin never looked more beautiful.

Timmy84 said:

I love Cyndi like a second grade teacher (and I mean that with the utmost respect because my second grade teacher was cool) but:

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deebee said:

Ohh, Cyndi's, definitely. No contest.









You do mean for 'softening' an enemy combatant prior to interrogation, right?

Exactly, What are you people smoking and why is Marvin getting so much haterade on this board. Have when been invaded by 20 somethings.

Is this a trick question?

Really? Marvin, all day. No contest.

I remeber when Cyndi's video for this came out, and the MTV VJ said something like, "Now here's Marvin Gaye's classic 'What's Goin' On'..." I thought it was going to be a clip of Marvin, but it was this cover version.

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I actually cried.

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I love Cyndi Lauper, and even did some minor audio consulting with her... she's a riot. BUT... that was just "wrong".

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Meanwhile...what's goin' on with the Org?

Giovanni777 said:

I remeber when Cyndi's video for this came out, and the MTV VJ said something like, "Now here's Marvin Gaye's classic 'What's Goin' On'..." I thought it was going to be a clip of Marvin, but it was this cover version.

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I actually cried.

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I love Cyndi Lauper, and even did some minor audio consulting with her... she's a riot. BUT... that was just "wrong".

.

Meanwhile...what's goin' on with the Org?

Welcome to the dawn.

Giovanni777 said:

I remeber when Cyndi's video for this came out, and the MTV VJ said something like, "Now here's Marvin Gaye's classic 'What's Goin' On'..." I thought it was going to be a clip of Marvin, but it was this cover version.

.

I actually cried.

.

I love Cyndi Lauper, and even did some minor audio consulting with her... she's a riot. BUT... that was just "wrong".

.

Meanwhile...what's goin' on with the Org?

It's in a freefall.

MARVIN! Hands down!

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I don't really care for Cyndi's' voice. I can only take her in moderation.